Charmé (en. Charm)

/ʃaʁme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is under the influence of a charm or fascination.
She was charmed by the beauty of the city.
Elle était charmée par la beauté de la ville.
Evokes a particular attraction.
His smile charmed everyone around him.
Son sourire charmé tous ceux qui l'entourent.
Designates something that exerts a power of attraction.
The landscape was truly charmed by the colors of the sunset.
Le paysage était vraiment charmé par les couleurs du coucher de soleil.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'charmer', which means to seduce or enchant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be charmed by
to be under the influence of a charm.
être charmé par
charmed in someone's eyes
to be perceived as attractive or appealing by someone.
charmé aux yeux de quelqu'un
charmed by nature
to feel a strong attraction for natural beauty.
charmé par la nature

Related Words

to charm
A person who seduces through behavior or attitude.
charmer
charm
Attraction or power to seduce.
charme
enchantment
State of intense fascination.
envoûtement

Slang Meanings

To have a crush.
He is always charmed when he talks about her.
Il est toujours charmé quand il parle d'elle.
To be under the charm.
Since he met her, he has been completely charmed.
Depuis qu'il l'a rencontrée, il est complètement charmé.
To be in the moment.
At that party, everyone was charmed by the atmosphere.
Lors de cette fête, tout le monde était charmé par l'ambiance.